MOT reliability
Bmw 128i
28 vehicles · 81 completed MOT tests analysed
85%
MOT pass rate
Based on 28 Bmw 128i vehicles and 81 completed MOT tests, the Bmw 128i has an overall 85% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 40,367 miles.
28
Vehicles
81
MOT tests
10,333
Avg miles / year
1.1
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share
Bmw 128i problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Bmw 128i MOT tests:
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Other50%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension23%
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Brakes18%
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Emissions & nuisance10%
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Lamps & electrical5%
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Seatbelts & equipment2%
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Visibility1%
Bmw 128i pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 100% |
| 2 | 6 | 100% |
| 3 | 14 | 79% |
| 4 | 5 | 100% |
| 5 | 7 | 100% |
| 6 | 7 | 86% |
| 7 | 7 | 86% |
| 8 | 5 | 80% |
| 9 | 6 | 83% |
| 10 | 5 | 60% |
| 11 | 2 | 50% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
| 13 | 3 | 67% |
| 14 | 2 | 100% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (28)
Most common Bmw 128i MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bmw 128i MOT tests:
- Headlamp masks/converters fitted (4 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (4 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) (2 times)
- Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g)) (2 times)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a) (2 times)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front and offside rear no tread on edges and in poor condition (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- Central Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
Bmw 128i pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 9,451 |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 23,510 |
| 2022 | 2 | 3 | 100% | 22,796 |
| 2021 | 4 | 8 | 88% | 26,196 |
| 2016 | 2 | 2 | 100% | 57,225 |
| 2013 | 1 | 6 | 100% | 80,905 |
| 2012 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 29 |
| 2011 | 6 | 29 | 79% | 62,503 |
| 2010 | 3 | 3 | 100% | 7,918 |
| 2009 | 4 | 13 | 85% | 46,272 |
| 2008 | 3 | 14 | 79% | 55,900 |
Bmw 128i reliability FAQ
Across 28 Bmw 128i vehicles in our MOT data,
85% pass the MOT (a 15% failure rate), with about
1.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Bmw 128i MOT issues are:
Headlamp masks/converters fitted; Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)).
The typical Bmw 128i in our data has covered around
40,367 miles.
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